PAC & Super PAC Spending in the 2024 Election
Political Action Committees and Super PACs play a central role in modern campaign finance. During the 2024 election cycle, 884 independent expenditure committees reported a combined $40.10B in spending to the Federal Election Commission. This page tracks the top spenders and overall trends in PAC spending.
Top 15 PACs by Total Spending
| Rank | Committee | Total Spent | Share of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Committee OF 300 | $17.74B | 44.2% |
| 2 | The Court OF Divine Justice | $9.98B | 24.9% |
| 3 | Republican Emo Girl | $6.35B | 15.8% |
| 4 | Food & Water Action | $1.03B | 2.6% |
| 5 | The Masonic Illuminati Eye | $579.9M | 1.4% |
| 6 | FF Pac | $500.3M | 1.2% |
| 7 | Make America Great Again Inc. | $366.1M | 0.9% |
| 8 | Winsenate | $315.0M | 0.8% |
| 9 | Gus Associates | $255.0M | 0.6% |
| 10 | Hmp | $241.1M | 0.6% |
| 11 | Senate Leadership Fund | $211.1M | 0.5% |
| 12 | Americans For Prosperity Action, Inc. (afp Action) Dba Cva Action And Dba Libre Action | $161.2M | 0.4% |
| 13 | Preserve America Pac | $112.3M | 0.3% |
| 14 | Dccc | $103.0M | 0.3% |
| 15 | Sfa Fund, Inc | $99.9M | 0.2% |
Overall PAC Spending Trends
The top 15 PACs account for $38.04B of the $40.10B total, or 94.9% of all independent expenditure spending. This concentration of spending among a small number of committees highlights the outsized influence of well-funded political organizations.
How PAC Spending Compares to Candidate Fundraising
While candidates raised money directly from donors, outside groups spent $40.10B independently. These expenditures go toward advertising, opposition research, voter outreach, and other campaign-related activities that can significantly influence election outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did all PACs spend in 2024?
Independent expenditure committees tracked by the FEC reported a total of $40.10B in spending during the 2024 election cycle across 884 committees.
Which PAC spent the most money in 2024?
The Committee OF 300 was the top-spending committee with $17.74B in reported expenditures.
What is the difference between a PAC and Super PAC?
A traditional PAC can contribute directly to candidates but faces contribution limits ($5,000 per candidate per election). A Super PAC can raise and spend unlimited amounts but is prohibited from coordinating directly with candidates or parties.
Where does PAC money come from?
PACs raise money from individuals, corporations, unions, and other organizations. Super PACs can accept unlimited contributions from any source. Some receive funds from nonprofits that do not disclose their donors, creating pathways for anonymous political spending.